Medicare & Dialysis; Life Insurance Ads: Important Stuff Isn’t Included
Don't Forget to Register for Medicare ABCs, a Virtual Info-Only Event! https://bit.ly/2CG6OQN In This Episode: Dialysis and Medicare: ESRD patients will be able to freely enroll in Medicare Advantage in 2021 Life Insurance Ads: The important, value-added information,...
COVID-19, Volatility & Insurance Pricing; And then, I Curse (first time ever)
It's An Early Release In this episode: ESRD Patients Will Welcome 2021 Because Medicare Advantage Will Be Available Deep dive into financial options, insurance, and the effect that COVID-19 will have. I finish with a rant against the way that financial products are...
Medicare Part B Proposed Enrollment Modification & My Radio Interview with Art Lewis on WSGW
Medicare Part B Proposed Enrollment Modification & My Radio Interview with Art Lewis on WSGW In this episode: The BENEs Act is slowly making its way through Congress, with bipartisan support (oy vey!) I am interviewed by Art Lewis, Medicare beneficiary. I have...
How to Understand Medicare Bills: An Example from Urgent Care
I Was in a Knife Fight... The kitchen knife won (I'm boring, have never been in a physical fight with anyone, ever). I required 2 stitches. When having the stitches removed, I discovered a pamphlet/brochure, titled "How We Bill Medicare Patients." The brochure...
Medicare Beginner’s Corner: When To Start Planning
Two Years That's two years prior to the earliest of two dates. Turning 65 Date that you intend to retire from work That is when you should begin to learn about Medicare (there's a book I might suggest).... Why? Some have to pay higher Medicare premiums (IRMAA) and...
Medicare Advantage: Can you believe the advertisements and commercials?
Medicare Advantage is Large, and Getting Larger There are well over 20MM Medicare Advantage policyholders nationwide. The issue is that people face the difficult challenge of knowing how to choose. There are YouTube videos, advertisements, commercials, podcasts,...
Rick Cameron: Healthcare Consultant & Medicare Beneficiary
Special Guest: Rick Cameron, Healthcare Consultant and Medicare Enrollee We discussed his specific case, and then went on to discuss Medicare Advantage marketing, the tangled web of healthcare providers and health insurance carriers. We look at the future, Accountable...
Working at a Large Employer and Medicare: Don’t Assume…
Working at a Large Employer Has Usually Meant No Changes, But Now... The world evolves, the comparisons have changed, and it's not easier. Note: you need to be careful, companies have specific rules that need to be examined. This podcast introduces why it's worth the...
Working at a Small Employer and Medicare: Getting More Challenging
Medicare is Usually Superior to Small-Employer Health Insurance There are a number of reasons. a. The gross premium (full price) is lower under Medicare, Medicare Advantage/Medigap, unless you are subject to very high IRMAA. b. The deductibles, copays, and...
Taxes, ACA Subsidies and Medicare: An Unsavory Soup
The fact is that your health insurance premiums can be higher (under the ACA OR Medicare), if your income is higher. Too often, people keep the topic (taxes and health insurance premiums) separate, but is not the case. The financial consequences can be large....
Fixing Medicare Enrollment Problems
January 1 - March 31 is a period that: a. You can enroll in Medicare A & B if you have missed enrollment periods in the past b. You can make one change to your Medicare Advantage Plan c. You can cancel your Medicare Advantage plan and return to Part A and Part B...
New Edition is Published & Available
The new edition of Maximize Your Medicare has been published by Allworth Press. THANK YOU to the majority of the largest library systems in the US: buyers of the NEWLY-published edition of Maximize Your Medicare. amazon site: https://amzn.to/2HsnMBv Segments on this...
Individual Insurance Deadline Extended & Medicare Q1 2020
Pre-order Maximize Your Medicare and enter to WIN a $100 amazon gift card!LInk: https://amzn.to/2HsnMBvSimply send your proof of purchase:Facebook: Maximize Your MedicareTwitter: @maxyourmedicareIG: @maxmaxyourmedicareemail: info@maximizeyourmedicare This pod:a....
Live from Seattle: Interview on KRWM Warm 106.9
Thanks to KRWM and radio host Kate Daniels. It is my 3rd appearance with her, she is host that understands how important Medicare is.Pre-order the 2020-2021 Edition of Maximize Your Medicare here: https://amzn.to/2HsnMBvBe sure to subscribe and rate on Apple...
The End of the Medicare Annual Election Period
December 7 is approaching very quickly. If you want to enroll in / change a Medicare Advantage Plan or Part D (standalone prescription) Plan, then now is the time. There are important details on the podcast.Be sure to subscribe to and rate the Podcast on Apple...